Experts Warn Nintendo's New Pokémon Patent Could Disrupt the Gaming Industry
Nintendo has been granted a broad US patent for a monster battling game mechanic involving summoning sub-characters, which could impact many existing and upcoming games in the genre. Legal experts suggest the enforceability of this patent is uncertain, and it may serve more as a strategic deterrent than a tool for immediate litigation, raising concerns about its implications for creativity and developer freedom in the gaming industry.